andymonfried

Founder of Lotame, acquired by Publicis, March 2025. NYC based. The journey is the prize. Views are my own.

I march to the beat of my own jam.

[andymonfried @andymonfried]

“The journey is the prize.”

The concept of, “Built to Last” in the evolving Technology ecosystem, is an incredible and humbling team accomplishment.

Truth is, I’ve worked alongside some of the best strategists, visionaries, builders, and bulldozers…who helped build this company over the past many years.

I’m in awe.

In awe of all of the many people who have been a part of this 18 year journey. The loyalty, the camaraderie, the friendship.

I thank our partners, clients, employees and investors who helped make this professional dream, a reality.

18 years later.

Thank you.

#Lotame

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[andymonfried @andymonfried]

Thank you. As a survivor of a suicide bombing, I can tell you that I'm strident, disciplined, & focused on making sure that the "facts being twisted, & lies have become truth" aspect of what you express, is tied directly to individual, organizations, & idealogies that promote it.

My mission.

[andymonfried @andymonfried]

@rich_toronto - totally excellent, and spot on. Thank you for expressing adequately, what so many of us see, hear and feel. You nailed it.

[Rich Toronto @rich_toronto]

I find the world today completely incomprehensible.

What’s wrong is right. What’s evil is good. And common sense is certainly not common.

A barbaric terrorist group attacks a country, savagely raping, murdering and kidnapping. They videotape the event, sharing it with the world. They are treated like heroes in the community. Their parents tell them how “proud” they are of them. And millions of people around the world take to the streets to support them, denying their atrocities, and calling them “freedom fighters”.

People claim the attack never happened, despite the videos. Denied it in part and whole. Says the target country did it themselves. And people believe the lies.

The agency tasked with supporting the people of Gaza is proven to have had complicity in the attacks, and some countries continue to fund it. And then the agency received a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Facts are being twisted and lies have become truth. A country that welcomes people of any faith and background is called apartheid. By nations that truly are apartheid. A country that is the target of a genocidal attack is then accused of genocide when it responds. And the attackers are hailed as heroes.

History is being rewritten on a daily basis to support the narratives that will incite the most hate. And people believe.

Politicians openly support the terrorist organization. University professors teach the false narratives. Unions take a stance, ostracizing its members on the other side. With zero repercussions.

Hate is exploding in every facet of our society. Openly. Unabashed. Without fear of consequences. Businesses are refusing service based on religion. People are being physically attacked based on religion. The frequency and ferocity is increasing daily.

Respectful, law-abiding societies are becoming lawless at an alarming rate. People are afraid to freely practice their religion. Or sometimes to even leave their homes.

The world has been convinced of mistruths for decades. Slowly. Steadily. Propaganda has turned the Palestinians into victims of Israel and Zionism, using lies and playing into people’s wokeness, virtual signalling and inherent hate. And people believe.

And it enabled the perfect storm for the fuse that was ignited on Oct 7, that has completely turned our world on its head.

Good will prevail. At some point, the evil will be destroyed, and the world will right itself. The cost will likely be huge. On both sides.

And will the world learn anything from this?

Probably not.

Because this isn’t the first time.

And yet here we are. Again.

[andymonfried @andymonfried]

This is no longer a political party.

It's a conquest of acceptance -- acceptance of hate, bigotry, racism.......all in the desire for power.

"At this point, if Hitler himself were running as a Democrat for a tie-breaking Senate seat, you (Democrats) would campaign with him." - JLax.

Power that once they receive, they will not relinquish.

We all wake up less safe, and less confident in the future of our nation.

[andymonfried @andymonfried]

In one week a political party elected a man who harassed multiple women, and proudly wears the tattoo on his chest of a well known SS/Nazi group who orchestrated murder of minorities as sport.

This particular political party also elected a sympathizer of Al-Qaeda, ISIS and Hamas.

I'd call this quite a run......a run of values, or lack thereof.

Believe all women, and "You're a Nazi" (directed at everyone this ideology disagrees with) as important considerations were on the ballot, and soundly lost.

Power TRUMPS virtue.

Save the platitudes, and own it.

[andymonfried @andymonfried]

Good list, I'd add a 4th, and one that I truly believe is the "evolution" of where the data and activation layer leads...........SERVICES.

Many large and mid sized co's will need access to, an ever changing set of data (along with a company handling privacy regs) and, it is not their expertise.

[andymonfried @andymonfried]

I interview someone for a position.

The candidate goes home and tells his Dad about the interview, and he tells him my name.

The Father Googles me.

Comes back with a post I wrote in 2014.
The Dad loves it, and the band, and found it a fan website. The title of his thank you email to me is.....

"On my way to better things....."

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[andymonfried @andymonfried]

@Eve_Barlow Totally and completely agree. The sheer # of people over the past few years who have tried to tell me (and others) that "White Supremacy" is the most dangerous challenge facing Jews in the US &, it turns out to be the most lucrative $ for the ADL & UJA, but not rooted in facts.

[andymonfried @andymonfried]

4) They do have a "superiority" complex that they did not earn, nor pay for....

And, you are right -- Trump accelerated this friction a decade early.....and I for one could not be more pleased that he pushed this upon a continent that forgot who paid (in blood and sweat) for much of their capability to save and promote their "culture."

The ride is over.

[andymonfried @andymonfried]

3) ....and they became arrogant. But, they did not earn nor pay for that supposed arrogance.

Oil is now critical, and the backbone of prosperity, like it or not.

Europe has no technology sector, has no strong miltary, and no energy independence.

But, they have culture....

And, contempt of America. Now, they can shower and fund themselves as far as I'm concerned.

B

[andymonfried @andymonfried]

Happy Passover......

This holiday is a guidebook for awareness, survival, and resilience.

Despair & hope, all rolled into one meal, holiday, and roadmap.

I took this pic last night, and I love it.

Am' Yisrael Chai.....

Good prevails over evil.

"With a mighty hand, and an outstretched arm......"

[andymonfried @andymonfried]

@BrianMastFL - it was an honor & privilege to meet you sir.

Made my day.

Thanks for your continued service.

[andymonfried @andymonfried]

@siggyflicker @SpeakerMenin Love you Siggy. Thank you.

Pandering won’t save the infidels in (and amongst) us.

[andymonfried @andymonfried]

@RepRashida Your plan is on schedule -- Globalizing the Intifada starts in your backyard.

You are a disgraceful human.

[andymonfried @andymonfried]

@sidrosenberg19 Sid, I stand with you. Unapologetically.

Proud of you.

[andymonfried @andymonfried]

My instinct tells me we are only weeks away from Tucker Carlson hosting Ilhan Omar as a guest on his show.
.......for the life of me......I cant figure out what could possibly unite these strange bedfellows......

If we were playing Wheel of Fortune, this might be a hint.

Th*y b*th h*te JEWS.

[andymonfried @andymonfried]

@tkawaja weirdly enough, lots of opportunity right now going the other way. contrarian for sure, but it is "green space" with the right vision + services leverage (one to many, with scale)......

[andymonfried @andymonfried]

The Price (Part 1) , by @andymonfried https://t.co/0x5dXY8n7C

[andymonfried @andymonfried]

Notes From a 20-Year CEO, One Year Post-Acquisition by Publicis.

@Lotame @PublicisGroupe @EpsilonMktg

https://t.co/BvAOrgpGnQ